Driver's License Conversion Snapshot - January to December 2020
Numbers
Total number of OIST community members who got a Japanese driver’s license in 2020: 61
Total number of people who attended the shuttle bus tour: 189
Average number of times before passing…2.5 times
Percentage of people who pass on the first try…21%
Top 5 tips for success
Attend the RC’s Driver’s License Information Session and review the materials online
Consult with RC before you start, after you start, while you are preparing…they can help!
Gather your original documents early
Review the driving course in the video and in person when you take the written test at the center
Be patient. Remember that the laws, policies, and processes in Japan may be quite different from those on your own country. Of course, the RC staff cannot change these factors, but they know how to interpret them and can help you to navigate them. The end goal is to get your driver’s license
Little known RC facts...
# of people offboarded per month: 4-5 times
Average number of hours spend to offboard 1 person:
# of school events attended each year to support parents: 6-7 times (Parents and teacher conference, school orientation, entrance and graduation ceremony., tec)
RC inquiries - January to December 2020
Average # inquiries per month (includes email, phone, and in-person inquiries): 820
Busiest day: Monday
Busiest time: 10:00 - 11:00
Best days and times for fastest response: Friday between 13:00-12:00
